Price without the trap
Sub-$5 plans are fine for light games. The trap is oversold CPU and hidden “premium DDoS” fees. Spirit lists AMD EPYC, includes DDoS, and starts at $4/mo with a real 3-day trial.
CPU disclosure
If a host won’t name the CPU, assume noisy neighbors. Game ticks need consistent cores — EPYC-class chips beat mystery “high frequency” marketing.
Panel & files
You need SFTP, console, and startup flags. Locked panels kill modded games. Spirit runs Pterodactyl with Modrinth built in.
Trial before you commit
Ping and TPS vary by your location and mods. A free trial beats a refund fight. We give 3 days on every plan.
Game coverage
One Minecraft-only host forces migrations later. Spirit supports 262+ eggs — Minecraft, FiveM, Rust, CS2, Palworld, and more.
When to pay more
Heavy Rust maps, FiveM RP, and big modpacks need RAM more than a cheaper SKU. Upgrade without losing files when you outgrow Starter.
Ready to go live?
Spirit Hosting runs AMD EPYC in Virginia with instant setup and a 3-day free trial. Browse game hosting or start a trial.